We were excited to hear that MBDO Treasurer, Edward Brotonel was recognized by the Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and awarded the 2018 Presidential “Pamana ng Pilipino Award” last December 5, 2018, at The Malacanan Palace. The “Pamana ng Pilipino Award” is conferred on Filipinos overseas, who, in exemplifying the...

The Maywood Bataan Day Organization asks you to “save the date” for the next annual Maywood Bataan Day Service. As always (or at least since 1942), the service will be the second Sunday in September, which this year is September 9th. The service will begin at 2:30pm with a concert of military and other appropriate...

Welcome from the President of the Maywood Bataan Day Organization and the Board of Directors. This is the official website for the Maywood Bataan Day Organization. Here you will find information about the MBDO, as well as historical information about our origins and our continuing mission. We recommend you start with the...

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Of Special Note… Interesting facts about the men of the 192nd, as well as their families. Robert Brooks, D Company, an African-American, was the first tanker killed in WWII at Clark Field. Brooks Field at Fort Knox, Kentucky is named in his honor. Henry Deckert, B Company, was the first tanker KIA in tank to tank combat....

We were excited to hear that MBDO Treasurer, Edward Brotonel was recognized by the Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and awarded the 2018 Presidential “Pamana ng Pilipino Award” last December 5, 2018, at The Malacanan Palace. The “Pamana ng Pilipino Award” is conferred on Filipinos overseas, who, in exemplifying the talent...

Major EdwinH. Walker, IV, as a US Marine Our very own VP Edwin H. Walker, IV, is featured in a wonderful story in the Maywood Chamber of Commerce 2018 Community Guide. Please take the time to download and read this tremendous biography of Maj. Walker, which appears on page 10 of the guide. Click here to read the article. Thank you...